East Austin, Austin.
Austin’s most-changed neighbourhood, historic Black community, newer breweries, and a permanent gentrification debate.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in East Austin, Austin: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Pick the right block. The change is uneven.
Best brewery walk in Texas.
I love it but I feel guilty about the gentrification.
What you get
- Best brewery and food truck scene
- Cheaper than central Austin
- 15 minutes by bike to downtown
What you give up
- Gentrification tension is contentious
- Cars dominate; sidewalks patchy
- Some streets still feel rough at night
Is East Austin a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Austin?
East Austin is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 76/100 and median rent around $6,200 per m². It is best suited for young professionals, brewery people, newcomers. Austin’s most-changed neighbourhood, historic Black community, newer breweries, and a permanent gentrification debate.
How much does it cost to rent in East Austin, Austin?
Median asking rent in East Austin is roughly $6,200 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Austin neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Gentrification tension is contentious. Cars dominate; sidewalks patchy
Is East Austin a safe neighborhood?
East Austin is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official USA police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is East Austin walkable?
Yes, East Austin is very walkable, most daily needs are within walking distance. Walk Score: 76/100. Average ambient noise: 56 dB.
What is East Austin known for?
East 6th Street’s breweries and food trucks, East Cesar Chavez’s old houses, and a long history that’s being rewritten by new arrivals every year. Cheaper than central; livelier than the suburbs. Best brewery and food truck scene. Cheaper than central Austin. 15 minutes by bike to downtown
Who is East Austin best for?
East Austin is best for young professionals, brewery people, newcomers. Austin’s most-changed neighbourhood, historic Black community, newer breweries, and a permanent gentrification debate.
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